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Sometimes I feel like I’m on top of things and don’t feel like my trauma defines me and I don’t feel so ashamed and scared. Other times I want to hide from the world and feel like a **** (I’m not going to say the word here since I don’t want to trigger anyone) 😭, I feel so ashamed that I don’t want people to know
@Paperdaisy, it’s hard not feeling well and it is getting in the way of doing things. I just wish things were easier and feel more stable again
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
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Hi @creative_writer
I just wanted to say I'm thinking of you.
I hope you feel better soon.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@Birdofparadise8, my migraine got better but it seems to be getting worse again 😫. I had to cancel my driving lesson tomorrow, I hope my driving instructor doesn’t hate me for giving her 24 hour notice
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JynxModerator
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Hey @creative_writer thought I'd pop in and see how you're travelling this evening 😊 Sucks that your migraine is coming back, I hope it doesn't get too much worse 🤞
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
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Oh no I hope you can do the lesson again soon @creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@Jynx and @Birdofparadise8, I’m eating dinner, I hope it helps with the migraine. I feel like I need to reach out to someone but the idea is terrifying
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
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Do you mean MH support for your migraine @creative_writer
I hope it's getting better for you.
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JynxModerator
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Totally normal to be feeling anxious about it @creative_writer it is always challenging to be open and vulnerable. Is there anything I could do to help you build up the courage? What are you most scared of?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@Birdofparadise8, I only have a peer support worker appointment this week. They happen weekly. I have psych nurse appointment next week and psych appointment at the end of the month. Pdoc appointment isn’t until March, but they put me on the waiting list.
@Jynx, phone calls make me anxious, SANE is my preferred helpline and the chat isn’t up yet. I don’t want to listen to the same tune while waiting on hold (being on hold can be lengthy during busy periods) and I’m scared they’ll be busy now. I also sometimes stumble over my words with new people. Then I have to pretend to be resting up in my room or parents will ask why I am calling a helpline and get worried
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